Capturing Reality
To aid in constructability reviews and equipment + service clearance placement, Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers has been dabbling in the world of reality capture. This technology uses advanced LiDAR technology along with 360° high resolution photography to capture, analyze, and present spatial data. Using software plug-ins, a 3D point cloud is then imported into our design modeling software which is referenced throughout the design process to help assure that the 10 pounds of stuff fits in what is often times a 5-pound box. Using a swivel tripod and Leica Geosystems BLK360 2nd gen scanner, the team is able to reality capture a 500 square foot mechanical room in under an hour. While the included reference photo appears “grainy”, the image actually represents thousands of individual data points, all mapped to each other, which results in unprecedented accuracy. Using this information, our team then develops the new work layout with a high degree of confidence regarding the existing space and providing a safe and workable equipment layout.
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UNR Modular Chiller Plant
University of Nevada, Reno – Modular Chiller Plant #2 UNR recently took delivery of their second modular chiller plant. The chiller will connect in to their existing campus chilled water district loop. This loop serves over 30 buildings on the UNR campus. This...
Chilled Water Plant
Chilled Water Plant Renovation, LCC Without a moment to spare, the new chilled water plant at Lovelock Correctional Center was put into service just in time for the hot July temperatures. AAME is proud to have primed this large mechanical retrofit project that was...
Introducing Zane Minore
Introducing Zane Minore Joining our team as a mechanical intern is Zane Minore. Zane just finished his sophomore year at the University of Nevada, Reno and is expected to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in Math in August of...
Annual Girl Scouts
2nd Annual Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada – Triumphant Luncheon In an effort to increase awareness regarding Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), AAME was proud to help sponsor the 2023 Girl Scouts Triumphant Luncheon. The Triumphant Luncheon...
AEE Nevada Golf Event
10th Annual 2023 AEE Nevada Golf Event! The Nevada Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) recently held their annual Northern Nevada Golf tournament at Toiyabe Golf Club. Proceeds from this tournament benefit AEE NV scholarships and educational events....
Introducing Max Petrenko
Introducing Max Petrenko Joining our team as a mechanical intern is Max Petrenko. Max just finished his sophomore year at the University of Nevada, Reno and is expected to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in December of 2025. Coming from...
Introducing Jack Woodhead
Introducing Jack Woodhead We are pleased to introduce Jack Woodhead as one of our newest mechanical interns. Jack is a sophomore at the University of Utah and plans to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Jack enjoys golfing and spending time...
Fernley Gym
Fernley Gym Topping-Off Ceremony On a beautiful June day, the final structural beam was placed at the new Fernley Gym and Kitchen Facility in Fernley, NV. Lyon County School District officials, employees, project design team members from Paul Cavin Architects, CFBR...
Congrats Jacob Roll & Wes Wilson
Congratulations Jacob Roll and Wes Wilson! Jacob and Wes are officially graduates in the Class of 2023. Both gentlemen earned Bachelor of Science Degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nevada Reno. We would like to extend our warmest welcome to Jacob...
Introducing Dylan Husted, EI
Introducing Dylan Husted, EI We are pleased to introduce Dylan Husted as our newest Mechanical Designer. Dylan has recently graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Husted’s education includes classes in the...